Category: japanese summilux

You’ll know from recent posts that I picked up the Japanese Summilux off of eBay not too long ago. The Canon 50mm LTM Type I has been a favorite of mine ever since. The only other 50mm lens I have for the M9 is a 50mm Summicron Type V, another outstanding lens and it’s moderately […]

Considering that this lens is 57 years old and cost less than the price of a Leica lens hood it is shocking how well it performs. Mechanically speaking it feels as solid as any Leica lens I’ve owned. I’m especially fond of the knurled focusing ring, but not so fond of the l-o-n-g throw and […]